Job Description
The Philanthropy Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Philanthropy Associate performs a critical role on Northwestern Memorial Foundation’s (NMF) fundraising team. They are responsible for working with NMF managers, directors, vice presidents and other NMF team members to administer and coordinate activities and initiatives, completing projects as assigned.
NMF raises funds to support the health system’s strategic goals to deliver exceptional care and experience, advance and extend medical science and knowledge and enhance people, culture and resources through: (1) raising planned, principal and major gifts, (2) cultivating and stewarding donors, and (3) fostering a culture of philanthropy at NMHC.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and coordinate philanthropy projects supporting fundraising programs. Those projects may include, but are not limited to: work plan development/implementation, requirements analysis, budgets, resource identification and allocation, solution development, information distribution, meeting facilitation, rollout strategies and overall performance reporting;
- Develop and maintain productive and professional relationships with donors, prospects, volunteers, vendors and team members, serving as a link between multiple parties and entities.
- Effectively handle or escalate problems that arise within the project team or issues with donors, and implement mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results;
- Prepare and/or execute effective and efficient communication mechanisms which enable continuous exchange of project status, ideas and information, project developments among team members, NMHC Executives (project sponsors); donors, volunteers, vendor partners and others as appropriate;
- Create and execute project work plans, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
- In partnership with a manager, program director, director or vice president, utilize project management tools to ensure accuracy for philanthropy project planning, procurement and budgeting;
- Research and develop internal and external communications including presentations, speaking points, correspondence and other written materials;
- Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously strengthen leadership capabilities;
- Represent and provide support for NMF at appropriate events related to donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising activities. This includes interactions with various levels of donors and constituents, both internally and externally;
- Respond to unanticipated complex issues as well as manage critical and confidential information;
- Utilize meaningful metrics to assess outcomes and achieve goals;
- Exemplify the NMHC values of patients first, integrity, excellence and teamwork;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ADDENDUM:
The Philanthropy Associate, Prospect Research & Development supports all prospect research and analysis activities of NMF. The position supports the Foundation’s prospect research and development area and works with senior management and NMF fundraising staff to identify prospects with major gift potential based on donor’s identified interests and investment potential.
- Work with NMF cultivation, stewardship and fundraising staff to develop prospects with major gift potential and strategies for major gift prospects.
- Utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database expertise (and in collaboration with the NMF database management team), develop systems and research processes in support of NMF strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate screening programs and services that support the research needs of NMF fundraising staff. Create briefings on prospective donors and key constituents.
- Implement a prospect identification, assignment and tracking process; advise NMF staff on appropriate strategies based on identified NMF fundraising priorities, donor interests and investment potential.
- Maintain portfolio integrity in NMF’s CRM database.
- Manage periodical subscriptions for NMF.
- Fulfill research requests.
- Provide reports for portfolio reviews.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a fundraising, community outreach, healthcare or development position, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Raiser’s Edge database.
- Ability to organize and think independently with orientation to deadline and detail.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills, excellent oral and communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
- A high degree of professionalism, sensitivity and integrity.
- The pace and diversity of this position requires an individual with strong intellectual curiosity, initiative, and highly effective listening and communication skills.
- A proven ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively, track details and demonstrate a high level of flexibility in a team environment.
- Must be comfortable handling multiple projects, accurately setting priorities on a regular basis, thinking creatively and working as a collaborative team member.
Preferred:
- Healthcare industry experience.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
